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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.78, 7,594.05 and 4,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.78, 7,594.05 and 4,041.26 is: 6,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.78 : 7,594.05 = 4,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.78/7,594.05 = 4,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.78x = 7,594.05 × 4,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.78x = 30,689,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689,530.50/5,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.19

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